~ About the Artist ~

Katharine is a gemologist/appraiser, mother of men, a 20+ year cancer survivor and is most identifiable as a Representational Artist. Her enthusiasm for painting comes from her European travels and growing up on the banks of the Potomac River near the Mount Vernon Estate in Virginia.

"I am taken with the architectural elements of old buildings and find them more interesting as they weather beautifully with age…. cracked and patched plaster, moldy green stones and splintered wood tell the story of the structure especially through the doorways and windows. It brings a sense of familiarity and comfort to me and I want others to experience that same feeling from looking at one of my paintings, that breathtaking feeling of déjà vu."

                   

"On the flip side, I have found that the simpler the composition, the more effective the painting. It started with the spiral staircase in “Heading Up” and continues with "Coming Down" and "Ready to Row". The shadows and high contrast make for a more interesting design. Funny how we eventually return to what we initially loved to do in the first place! Once again, déjà vu strikes.” ~ katharine                   

 Exhibits and Past Showings

  • Accepted to Chateau d’Orquevaux Artist Residency, France for September 2025
  • April ’24 - Juried into The Loft Gallery, Occoquan, Virginia
  • October ’22 - June ‘24 – Invited as Consignment Artist at Savannah Gallery of Art, Georgia
  • August ‘21 - Juried into “Eye of the Beholder” Art exhibit at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
  • July ‘20 - Juried into “RED!” Virtual art exhibit at Webster Arts
  • June ‘20 - Accepted to La Maison Neuve Artist Residency, Lyon France (cancelled due to Covid)
  • February ‘20 -May ’22 – Member Artist at Art a la Carte Gallery, Occoquan, Virginia
  • January 2019 - Finalist for the Artist of the Year Award by The Circle Foundation for the Arts
  • Studied watercolor classes/workshops at The Art League, Alexandria VA under Maria McCarty, Gwen Bragg, and Steve Fleming
  • Member of ArtBeat Gallery - Manassas, Virginia
  • Fishscale & Mousetooth Gallery ~ Manassas, Virginia 
  • Boutique Show at Waldorf-Astoria Hotel ~ New York City, NY 
  • The Torpedo Factory ~ Art League Student Gallery ~ Alexandria, VA